Sports Convenor

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID:
 61079

Job Category:
 Sports

Job Type:
 Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate:
 $27.91 

Number of Positions:
 TBD

Start Date:
 TBD  

Work Location:
 Canoe Landing

District:
 Toronto/East York District 

Season:
 Spring  

Duration:
 TBD

Shift Information:
 TBD

Division:
 Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section:
 PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date:
 12/04/2025 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the convening of a City-wide sports league/tournament.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program, including league statistics, league rules, and promotion of league scheduling.
• Orders, distributes and controls inventory of program equipment and supplies.
• Assigns schedules and monitors Referees and Scorekeepers.
• Coordinates league meetings and information sessions.
• Reviews and updates sport governing rules.
• Prepares and submits final report which includes evaluation, statistics and recommendations.
• Maintains records of team rosters including eligibility, and coach / trainer certifications.
• Assists in the selecting, training, directing and evaluating of part time staff.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Previous experience organizing multi-team sports events or programs including tournaments and leagues.
• Proficiency in use of current office technology and other computer applications relevant to the position. (i.e. CLASS Program Registration & Point of Sale).
• Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

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Vulnerable Sector Check:  One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost.  For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.

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